Spray Technician - Lakes and Ponds

Steadfastalliance; San Antonio (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Steadfast seeks experienced aquatic maintenance professionals to support a growing division serving lakes, ponds, and conservation areas around the Tampa Bay Area. Entry-level technicians with fast-track opportunities to Account Management are welcome.

Candidates should have knowledge of herbicides/pesticides, be able to operate ATV/UTV and small boats, identify plant species, perform math for herbicide solutions, and communicate effectively with customers.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of herbicides / pesticides.
• Ability to operate ATV/UTV and small boats.
• Identification of plant species (invasive and native).
• Mathematical skills to correctly make herbicide solutions.
• Mechanical inclination.
• Commercial Restricted Pesticide Applicators License is preferred but not necessary.
• Strong customer communication skills and literacy.

Responsibilities

• Outdoor field duties in all weather conditions (heat, rain, cold).
• Physical labor as required for aquatic maintenance sites.
• Operate equipment such as ATVs/UTVs and small boats during service visits.
• Maintenance of safe working practices and environmental awareness.

Skills

Herbicides knowledge

Pesticides handling

ATV/UTV operation

Boat operation

Plant identification

Math for herbicide solutions

Mechanical inclination

Customer communication

Job description

Position Description

Steadfast is seeking qualified & EXPERIENCED professionals to compliment a growing aquatic maintenance division. We service lakes, ponds, and conservation areas all over the greater Tampa Bay Area. Entry level aquatic technician positions available with fast-track opportunities to Account Management!

Individuals must have prior experience with the following:

• Knowledge of herbicides / pesticides
• Ability to operate ATV/UTV and small boats.
• Proper identification of plant species both invasive and native
• Mathematical skills to correctly make herbicide solutions
• Mechanical inclination
• Commercial Restricted Pesticide Applicators License is preferred but not necessary
• Strong customer communication skills and literacy.

Applicants must also be willing to work in ALL types of weather conditions (Heat, Rain, Cold...etc) this is a primarily outdoor position that requires some physical labor.

CLEAN Florida Driver's License necessary, must have reliable transportation to and from work.

Compensation to be congruent with level of experience.

Type: Full-time